eval vagueness

Question 1

advantages

Answer 1

vagueness of constitution and use of implied powers has allowed the constitution in the 20th century without the need for the formal amendment process which is difficult to use
has been necessary in the 20th century modern and connected world where a strong federal gov is necessary to maintain the US’ status as the worlds largest economy and greatest power
implied powers allow the core principles of the constitution to be maintained and not threaten , whilst allowing the document to be practically applied in politics
SC ensures that implied powers can be used whilst not being stretched too dar therefore protecting the authority of the states , can be see in United States v Lopez

Question 2

disadvantages

Answer 2

use of implied powers allows the constitution to develop and change significantly without the consent of the population , which the formal amendment process would guarantee
can be argued that the fed gov today is far more powerful than the founding fathers intended
vagueness of the constitution has allowed the fed gov to extend its power far too much , limiting the power of states
vagueness of constitution and use of implied powers gives the unelected Supreme Court far too much power to interpret the constitution and decide on the distribution of power in the US political system